Boston hopes to curb rat problem with new technology
Boston officials are rolling out new tools and sensors to increase the fight against rat infestations.
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Boston officials are rolling out new tools and sensors to increase the fight against rat infestations.
Boston is taking new steps to deal with the city's rat problem by installing new trash cans in the city's North End neighborhood.
Members of Boston's Public Works Department and the Inspectional Services team will be heading to New York for a "rat summit."
Cambridge has found a new and unique way to help the city's pest problem, a pack of rat hunting dogs.
A growing rat problem in North Attleboro has residents and town officials disagreeing on what's causing it - the demolition of an old building or trash.
Researchers were able to attract "one of the world's rarest rodents" in their endangered habitat using glass oil lamps filled with sesame oil.
Police say they've had problems with his man and his rat before.
The Carolina Hurricanes cooled off the hot Boston Bruins for a 3-1 victory on Monday night.
Former Harvard President Larry Summers said Monday he's "deeply ashamed" after messages between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.
A pair of Massachusetts State House bills are once again taking aim at tip wage and now gratuity.
Videos show show police officers from Webster, Massachusetts, hitting a teenager during an arrest on Saturday.
An unlikely superhero is searching for connection in "Lizard Boy," a new musical now at SpeakEasy Stage in Boston.
Videos show show police officers in Webster hitting a teenager during an arrest on Saturday.
A pair of Massachusetts State House bills are once again taking aim at tip wage and now gratuity.
Former Harvard President Larry Summers said Monday he's "deeply ashamed" after messages between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.
Cohasset man Brian Walshe was in court for the final time Monday before jury selection is set to begin on Tuesday in his murder trial.
Boston Superintendent of Schools Mary Skipper proposed the closure of three more schools and the reconfiguration of others.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
A Mansfield woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after a package of meaningful T-shirts from her daughter's younger years ended up in limbo.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Massachusetts for Veterans Day on Tuesday.
These restaurants are offering a free meal or other deals on Veterans Day 2025.
Pieces of the Christmas Tree Shops are blooming again to help build homes on Cape Cod.
The "Spirit Christmas" chain is moving into some closed big box stores in New England.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Carolina Hurricanes cooled off the hot Boston Bruins for a 3-1 victory on Monday night.
The Patriots appear to have caught a major break as they likely won't have to face superstar wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase this week.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 33 points, followed by 30 from Payton Pritchard as Boston beat the visiting Clippers, 121-118.
The Boston Bruins overcame the loss of defenseman Charlie McAvoy to a mouth injury to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in a heated game.
Matthews Arena at Northeastern University in Boston, one of the oldest arenas in the nation, hosted its final basketball game Saturday.
Pieces of the Christmas Tree Shops are blooming again to help build homes on Cape Cod.
Tom Brady's dog is a clone of a "beloved" pet that died, the seven-time Super Bowl champion revealed on Tuesday.
New England Aquarium researchers spotted three True's beaked whales, which are rarely seen on the surface.
A Massachusetts lottery winner is sharing the wealth with his son.
The roughtail stingray can grow up to 8 feet wide and weigh close to 800 pounds.